Score???

[Fawteen]

They're having a community yard sale for the local food pantry. I didn't realize until too late that there were tools so I probably missed some deal.

I made an offer on a tote full of random tools and hardware plus a Craftsman socket set that had been dumped on the floor by accident. Some in the Craftsman box, most in the tote full of tools.

I've little doubt that 3/4ths of the tote is junk tools, but it's a good cause and I might pick up a few things. The rest can go to fill gaps in my 2 grandson's boxes and/or start a stash for my great-grandsons. (10 and 14)

 

[SleepyFarmall]

You said it best with "it's a good cause". Plus, you'll have use for some of it; so, yes, score. Michael

 

[joeysmith]

Hopefully you find some lens cleaner in there
Nice score

 

[Fawteen]

Any clue what the heck this thing is? There's a bag of half a dozen of them, so I assume disposable and some sort of applicator maybe?

 

[joeysmith]

Cone Nozzle Tips

Achieve precise application in tight spaces with our Cone Nozzle Tips. Ideal for detailed insulation work, ensuring you get maximum control and efficiency.

vbinsulation.com

 

[Fawteen]

So, for expanding foam application like for insulation?

 

[joeysmith]

Yes I believe so
Have seen ones like that in the trash on job sights where they had the house foamed

 

[Fawteen]

Thanks. Don't see a reason to keep them then.

 

[joeysmith]

Yea an they dont look that expensive from looking for resale

 

[Fawteen]

After sorting through the pile of sockets and filling in from my stash of orphan sockets, I was able to put together two sets (one for each boy) of 3/8 and 1/4 drive, both metric and SAE, deep and regular, all reasonably complete if of "mixed parentage". Also got two LED flashlights working for them. They can pick through the remaining screwdrivers, nut drivers, Allen wrenches and miscellaneous odds and ends and take anything they want.

I will keep a nice set of Crescent metric open end wrenches, a partial set of Husky stubbies and some odds and ends.

All-in-all, money well spent IMHO.

 

[woodbutcher]

My kinda deal! You done good.

Butch

 

[Randyscottsboro]

It looks like the mixing tips that go on tubes of epoxy for concrete anchors.

 

[cjunrau]

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Any clue what the heck this thing is? There's a bag of half a dozen of them, so I assume disposable and some sort of applicator maybe?

looks like all the tips they send with a froth pack. I think you get 8 for every kit.

 

[Fawteen]

In my tool sorting/culling/rearranging frenzy I decided to straighten out the "kitchen junk drawer" drawer on my big box. All the stuff I rarely use, piled haphazardly in the full width deep drawer.

This led to further culling and cleaning and a pile of tools on the welding table that I wanted to keep but wanted out of my main box.

THAT led to searching for a reasonably priced tool cabinet. New was just stupid. $300+ for anything that wasn't complete crap or too small to be of any use. Used via Craigslist was worse. Apparently everyone thinks their crap is SnapOn quality and actual SnapOn stuff was well...you know...

Since I don't do BookFace, I asked my grandson to check Marketplace. Parameters were 30" or less tall (so it'd fit under my benchwork) no more than 16" deep (likewise) and width didn't matter. $200 max.

Half an hour later he sent me the above picture. In Bangor which is near enough to be tempting and the guy wanted $100 for it. Not a smoking deal, but reasonable and if it was too tinny I'd see if he'd move on the price. Called him to verify height (34 with casters, which were removeable) and said "That'll work, I'll be right up."

Well, the cabinet is definitely homeowner/WalMart grade, but in decent shape and would work. As I was about to haggle a little, he pointed out that the 25 foot 12 gauge extension cord, the 12-ish foot Single Aught jumper cables and that piece of stainless on the top came with. I flung the Benjamin at him and loaded it up.

That piece of stainless is 27x14x3/8 and if new would cost about $195. No immediate need for it, but sure as heck wasn't going to turn it down!

 

[Jim Hanson]

Stop by the office and pick up your man card

 

[Fawteen]

Stop by the office and pick up your man card

Whew, what a relief!